Lafayette’s 1st annual Pumpkinfest was a smash

Over 200 residents gathered downtown the night of October 18th to celebrate Lafayette’s 1st annual Pumpkinfest.

The event included free pumpkins and tables set up for carving. Games, prizes, and lots of free drinks and candy were provided for the kids of Lafayette.

The event was organized by the newly established citizen led “Events Committee,” along with over 25 resident volunteers that helped in some capacity.

This is the 2nd event for the committee. They hosted a free movie night in the park in September.

Martha’s Taco’s and Antonios worked closely with the committee’s co-chair, Mary Heisler, to help make the event a success. Other downtown businesses participated by contributing candy.

Almost 200 pumpkins were donated by Pacific Natural Foods, and most of the raffle prizes were provided by Antonio’s Restaurant. Committee members and residents contributed candy and funds to provide over 100 treat bags for the kids that attended.

The Lafayette Fire Department and the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Department joined in the fun by bringing trucks and equipment for the kids to see. They too, handed out goodies as they allowed kids to inspect and sit in the emergency vehicles.

At dusk, the event ended with lighting all the pumpkins and a grand finale which included 40-50 raffle prizes handed out by Mayor Heisler from the top of a fire truck.

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1 comment for “Lafayette’s 1st annual Pumpkinfest was a smash”

Anon

November 3, 2009 at 5:39 pm

Great job by Mary and her team in putting this event together, gave the community an opportunity to meet each other and have fun too. Kudos’s to Antonio’s and Martha’s taco’s for their efforts and sacrifices.

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